SOLUTION: Find the x and y intercepts for the given equation: {{{3x - 2y = 24}}}

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Question 547220: Find the x and y intercepts for the given equation:
3x+-+2y+=+24
Answer by mathie123(224) About Me  (Show Source):
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We know that whenever we have an x-intercept, the y value is always 0. We can substitute 0 for y and solve for x (which will be our x-intercept).
3x+-+2%2A0+=+24
3x=24
3x%2F3=24%2F3
x=8
Similarly, whenever we have a y-intercept, the x value is always 0.
3%2A0+-+2y+=+24
-2y=24
-2y%2F-2=24%2F-2
y=-12